Daniel Gándara

Daniel Gándara is Vice President of IT Product Development at Mercado Libre and one of the main figures in technological leadership in Argentina. Trained as a systems engineer and with executive experience in high-impact companies, he has played a key role in the growth of the digital ecosystem from Córdoba. His vision integrates innovation, education, and talent development with regional projection.

Inicios y formación académica

A graduate of the Universidad Católica de Córdoba, he was trained in engineering with a strong focus on applied logic and complex systems. His interest in leadership led him to pursue executive training at international institutions, shaping a long-term vision of talent management and the design of development structures. This foundation allowed him to move comfortably between technical and executive domains.

De CEO local a líder regional

Before joining Mercado Libre, he served as CEO of Neosur, a key company in the software ecosystem of Argentina’s interior. From that position, he led expansion processes and the professionalization of technical teams. His experience in talent management made him the ideal candidate to lead the development center of Mercado Libre in Córdoba, where he later assumed executive functions as Vice President of IT.

Liderazgo en Mercado Libre

Since joining Mercado Libre, Gándara has steadily risen in responsibility and visibility. First as Director of Technology and later as VP of IT Product Development, he became a key figure in scaling products such as Mercado Pago, logistics, proprietary cloud infrastructure, and internal systems. Under his leadership, teams expanded with a focus on quality, collaborative culture, and continuous tool and process updates.

Estilo de conducción

Gándara is known for his horizontal leadership style, where individual development is considered a fundamental part of organizational strategy. He promotes autonomy, critical thinking, and continuous improvement within teams. Far from the traditional hierarchical model, he fosters environments where trust, open communication, and shared vision enable the creation of long-lasting technical solutions with regional impact.

Impacto en la educación tecnológica

Daniel maintains an active connection with teaching, offering classes and lectures at universities. His role as an educator is not secondary—it represents a natural continuation of his path as both engineer and leader. In the classroom, he presents real-world software problems, training new professionals with a practical perspective. This connection with younger generations strengthens his ability to identify talent and shape future leaders.

Influencia en el ecosistema emprendedor

Beyond his corporate and educational work, Gándara actively participates in spaces linked to the growth of startups and tech-based companies. His approach, focused on sustainable and scalable processes, brings real-world experience to the entrepreneurial sector. The combination of business vision and technical understanding makes him a key figure for founders seeking to align innovation with solid structure.

Apuesta regional con proyección global

Although based in Córdoba, Gándara leads products that operate at the Latin American level. This duality allows him to make decisions that blend local efficiency with global scale. His experience is proof that talent from the country’s interior can generate exportable innovation without centralizing processes. His organizational model supports decentralized growth and professional rootedness.

Perspectiva a futuro

Daniel Gándara’s trajectory shows that leadership in technology does not require detachment from academia or isolation from the entrepreneurial world. His career combines structure, product vision, and ongoing learning. Looking ahead, his influence may reach new areas of digital transformation, further connecting technology with sectors like health, public education, and urban planning